Skip Prime Day and shop the competing sales from Patagonia, Anker and other top brands | CNN Underscored

Skipping Prime Day, CNN Underscored highlights competing promotions from major brands running alongside Amazon’s four-day sale. The article frames the event as a way to save without needing an Amazon Prime subscription, pointing readers to discounts from retailers such as REI, Sephora, Wayfair, Patagonia and Anker. Among the featured deals is a best-tested Shark TurboBlade fan priced at $200, down from $250, described as within $1 of the 2026 low and offering adjustable vents. Patagonia’s Lightweight Waxed Cotton Jacket is listed at $184, cut from $369, described as a 50% reduction. An Anker Nano 45W USB-C wall charger is shown at “from $25” and notes potential extra savings via a free Anker account. Other bargains include Hoka Women’s Skyflow shoes from $160 to $128 and a Dyson V8 Absolute stick vacuum reduced from $590 to $350, with the article noting a possible $240 savings and bundled tools.